MBK Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Went on a first date to Palette last night. Went extremely well and I'm now tasked with choosing a second date restaurant. According to him, he expects good food, good wine, and carnival treats for dessert, much like date one. He's a steak/American/Italian eater. I'm generally much more of an ethnic foods eater. Palette worked well because he had steak, I had an Asian-inspired tuna dish. Any other places that might similarly please both of us? I want to hold off on Indian or sushi til date three, at least... I'd also like to find nice atmosphere and potentially within walking distance of Dupont, as the real flirting of last night's date came on the walk home, so I want to ensure that there's another walk home!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaghan Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Ray's The Steaks, my fair lady. Can't lose with Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demvtr Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 He's a steak/American/Italian eater. I'm generally much more of an ethnic foods eater. Palette worked well because he had steak, I had an Asian-inspired tuna dish. Any other places that might similarly please both of us? I want to hold off on Indian or sushi til date three, at least... I had a really nice date at Dupont Grille a few months ago. My date worked a few blocks away, and we just sort of walked in. It's classy but hip inside, and the food was really appealing. The menu mixes classics with nouveau dishes. I had a super-inventive dish (an eggplant napoleon with lentils and other goodies) that I may have to go back for at some time in the future. I didn't try their desserts, though. My suggestion would be to walk over to Afterwords Cafe and get dessert over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilrus Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Went on a first date to Palette last night. Went extremely well and I'm now tasked with choosing a second date restaurant. According to him, he expects good food, good wine, and carnival treats for dessert, much like date one. He's a steak/American/Italian eater. I'm generally much more of an ethnic foods eater. Palette worked well because he had steak, I had an Asian-inspired tuna dish. Any other places that might similarly please both of us? I want to hold off on Indian or sushi til date three, at least... I'd also like to find nice atmosphere and potentially within walking distance of Dupont, as the real flirting of last night's date came on the walk home, so I want to ensure that there's another walk home!! Sounds like Firefly could be a good choice. Maybe Johnny Rooks could whip you up some of those spongy orange circus peanuts for dessert? Or are "carvnival treats" a euphemism for something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBK Posted January 12, 2006 Author Share Posted January 12, 2006 Sounds like Firefly could be a good choice. Maybe Johnny Rooks could whip you up some of those spongy orange circus peanuts for dessert?Or are "carvnival treats" a euphemism for something else? I *knew* someone would ask that question! No, no "carnival treats" -- it was only DATE ONE! But Palette brings out cotton candy with the check, and that was the only carnival treat to which I was referring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I really enjoyed Notti Bianche this past Tuesday evening. Definitely straightforward enough for your guy but I'm sure you'd find something to tweak your interest. Small dining room, but seemed like it would be great for a date. One of my favorite date experiences was when I brought a girl to Nectar in the same space. Nice twenty minute walk home to Dupont as well. You might even be able to work in a pre-dinner show at the Millenium Stage in the Kennedy Center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I *knew* someone would ask that question! No, no "carnival treats" -- it was only DATE ONE! But Palette brings out cotton candy with the check, and that was the only carnival treat to which I was referring! as does 2941, but otherwise it doesn't fit your criteria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I *knew* someone would ask that question! No, no "carnival treats" -- it was only DATE ONE! But Palette brings out cotton candy with the check, and that was the only carnival treat to which I was referring! Ceiba had some nice dessert-type treats (caramel corn? damn my bad memory!) when I was there a number of months ago. Maybe that would fit the bill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBK Posted January 12, 2006 Author Share Posted January 12, 2006 I should point out that carnival treats is not a must-have, it would just be a cute reference to date one. We also shared a dark chocolate souffle cake, so we enjoy good desserts too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 I'd also like to find nice atmosphere and potentially within walking distance of Dupont, as the real flirting of last night's date came on the walk home, so I want to ensure that there's another walk home!! Sounds like Firefly could be a good choice. Maybe Johnny Rooks could whip you up some of those spongy orange circus peanuts for dessert? I would recommend dinner somewhere in Dupont (aren't there a couple of Italian places around there?) and then walk over to Firefly and sit in the lounge for dessert and drinks. This way you get in the walk before the end of the date and Firefly's lounge has two tops to continue the fireworks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbh Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Komi might be a bit much for a 2nd date, but they've got homemade lollipops at the end. and good food and good wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Ray's The Steaks, my fair lady. Can't lose with Ray. mega dittos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 My question is this, since you brought the subject up: How interested are you in this guy? Craig and I have been together for what is coming up on twenty years in a couple of months. He took me to Zorba's for our first meal together. I was very happy. Sometimes the food just doesn't figure into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Why save sushi? If he isn't game for it will it even last? I think Nadya or someone started a thread (eG?) on must have food criteria for potential SOs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 I would consider going to Eli's Deli and letting him order whatever he wants. Right after he orders, give him your best collagen-lipped porn-vixen waifish pout, then lean over and whisper softly in his ear, "are you sure you don't want some tongue?" Option B: Go to Cloud Lounge and feed each other hummus on one of the mattresses. Cheers! Dr. Luv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Why save sushi? Because, it's only the SECOND date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sthitch Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 (edited) Ray's The Steaks, my fair lady. Can't lose with Ray. Yes, the food rocks, but mdt would have to wait at least 2 weeks for a second date, it is too far to walk home, and the room is a bit noisy for a date. Edited January 13, 2006 by Sthitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBK Posted January 13, 2006 Author Share Posted January 13, 2006 My question is this, since you brought the subject up: How interested are you in this guy?Craig and I have been together for what is coming up on twenty years in a couple of months. He took me to Zorba's for our first meal together. I was very happy. Sometimes the food just doesn't figure into it. True. The food is just an added bonus... but I figure since I hold myself out as someone who knows food, I should suggest something good! And I am pretty interested in this guy... hard to tell after one date, but I think there's real potential... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweaked Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Komi might be a bit much for a 2nd date, but they've got homemade lollipops at the end. and good food and good wine. I take the opposite approach...if they can't handle Komi not worth the time and effort, might as well end things now. It's definitely my restaurant barometer when it comes to dating. Komi has pasta, has meat, has fish, interesting enough to please your "ethnic" side, simple enough to please a "meat and potato" eater, and the unique twists will please both your carnival sides. They are currently closed for renovation so you might want to call and find out when they reopen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 (edited) You said the guy likes steak, give him steak. If you're interested in him, don't try to scare him off by taking him to some place where testicles are likely to show up on the plate. If it's steak he likes, the best place would be Ray's. He can't help but like it. eta: I can see it now. Landrum sauntering over and quipping "soooo, I understand this is your 2nd date." Edited January 13, 2006 by Jacques Gastreaux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyy Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Give him steak within walking distance of Dupont: The Prime Rib. I know all its foibles, but I love that place. And I think the big leather chairs, linen tablecloths, and piano player make it an awful romantical joint, if masculine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadya Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 (edited) Go to BdC. Second date is still very much an audition, and BdC gives you 1)good, unpretentious food, 2) opportunity to find out how the person responds to minor annoyances, and 3) opportunity to find out how the person responds to massive eye candy on display. Komi is too much of a production. I would (and do) enforce a one-month minimum before even bringing it up. (How can you not have sex after dinner at Komi? - to be deleted soon, I'm sure.) Edited January 13, 2006 by Nadya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBK Posted January 13, 2006 Author Share Posted January 13, 2006 Go to BdC. Second date is still very much an audition, and BdC gives you 1)good, unpretentious food, 2) opportunity to find out how the person responds to minor annoyances, and 3) opportunity to find out how the person responds to massive eye candy on display. Komi is too much of a production. (How can you not have sex after dinner at Komi? - to be deleted soon, I'm sure.) Funny. We went to BdC on a "date" 3 1/2 years ago... I was kind of in a relationship already (things were somewhat unclear), so we never had a second date after that, but became friends. One or the other of us was in a relationship for the past 3 years or so, but we've both been single for a few months now, so are giving it another go. But because we've already done BdC (and because I live literally around the corner from BdC so there would be no opportunity for a nice walk home!) I think we'll pick one of the other great suggestions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 I vote Mie 'N Yu in Georgetown. Eclectic menu - swanky setting. It's a little pricey but the atmosphere is pretty fun (as long as you don't hit it on a bachelorette party night.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 (edited) Marcel's! Table 28. Great food and wine, meat and potatoes for him, and what it lacks in ethnicity for you, it more than makes up for in deliciousness. It's also close, but not too close to Dupont. Date three: breakfast at Colorado Kitchen Edited January 13, 2006 by crackers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm chen Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Notti Bianche. He likes Italian, there's definitely a walk afterward, what's not to love? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Okay... what about a first date? Criteria: Dupont Circle area, preferably outdoor dining, more on the $$ side, and where you can actually hear somebody whispering sweet nothings in your ear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 See if you can get a patio table at the Tabard Inn. It's not in Dupont, but I was on the roof of Perry's this week and it has been upgraded substantially during my prolonged absence. Very swell. And a lot more than sushi available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Komi. No outdoors, but fits the other criteria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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